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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. I quit doing FHA appraisals in the mid-1980s because of the inspection requirements compared to conventional appraisals, that did not have the requirement. .

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

The unique design of the house is its most impressive feature,” says listing agent Emma Morris, of Red Oak Realty. You don’t see this type of design every day. There have been many times there were homeowners that were hostile toward me because they were unaware that I was black, until I showed up for the inspection.

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CAN HOUSING SHORTAGE CATCH UP TO EASTSIDE DEMAND?

Will Springer Realtor

This looks a lot like the housing boom that we saw prior to the 2007–09 financial crisis.” That percentage was last seen in September 2007 – yes, at the start of the housing crisis (as the chart shows). He was one of the authors of a recent report that found signs of a housing bubble in the real estate market. It’s a 5-bedroom, 7.75-bath

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IS THE HOUSING MARKET HEADED FOR A CRASH?

Will Springer Realtor

There are at least five factors that make this housing environment far different – and more stable – than roughly a decade ago: Low inventory and lack of supply – There were some 4 million homes on the market nationally in July 2007 compared with about 1.1 Update: The home went to Pending Inspection early this month.] bath , 5466 sq.

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HINTS OF SHARP INCREASE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION

Will Springer Realtor

That’s the most since 2007. Just more than 4,000 homes went under contract last month across all home types in King, a 4.3% Update: The home is now Pending Inspection…sorry!]. Every room is perfectly designed. And many of the new projects are larger than in years past. in Seattle and added a whopping 21% on the Eastside.

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Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: How to Tell the Difference

Assurance Financial

Some of the most common causes of buyer’s markets include: Economic recession: An economic recession occurs when economic activity declines significantly in a designated region for a prolonged period. A prime example of one of these factors creating a buyer’s market was the financial crisis of 2007-2008.